After months of rumors, we’ve heard from a fairly reliable source that the Imagination pavilion has been earmarked for a major renovation in the 2009 fiscal year, which begins this October. Details of the refurbishment are said to include a new show to replace the old Honey, I Shrunk the Audience, as well as a complete overhaul of the ride through attraction.

The Jr Chef experience at Epcot has ceased operation early this month. Nestle has reportedly decided not to continue the sponsorship and the area will be used for more seating at the Sunshine Seasons restaurant.

The Tomorrowland Speedway has recently been researching a new high-tech alternative to their gas guzzling vehicles. Gas electric hybrids were tested on the track after hours. The staff of the attraction has been notified that they will be trained on the new vehicles in the coming weeks and then a full replacement of the fleet should occur relatively soon.

A quick reminder, during the busy summer season the water parks at Walt Disney World are prone to capacity closures in the mornings. Recently Typhoon Lagoon has closed on several days. The parks usually reopen from capacity closure by 2pm and return to normal operation.